US Bridges

US 54 EB over FM 3255 (kenworthy St)

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.63 MI N of Lp 375 · Structure no. 240720016701114

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 EB over FM 3255 (kenworthy St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 54 EB over FM 3255 (kenworthy St) in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,834 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,400 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesUS 54 EB
CrossesFM 3255 (kenworthy St)
Location1.63 MI N of Lp 375
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92262, -106.43981
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,834 (2023)
Projected traffic24,400 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 EB over FM 3255 (kenworthy St) built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 EB over FM 3255 (kenworthy St) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does US 54 EB over FM 3255 (kenworthy St) carry?

About 15,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 54 EB over FM 3255 (kenworthy St)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 EB over FM 3255 (kenworthy St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.